At the September Governing Board Meeting, Roosevelt School District superintendent Dr. Dani Portillo delivered an update regarding the interim goals for Superintendent Guardrail #4.
This guardrail focuses on developing strategies to retain and develop teachers who will positively impact student growth, including creating a "grow your own" program in partnership with parents and community organizations and reducing turnover of highly performing teachers.
In partnership with the Arizona K12 Center and All In Education, Roosevelt hosted a parent-educator summer institute and job fair, resulting in the hiring of nine new support staff.
The district has also engaged in partnerships with several local colleges and universities to place student teachers and provide professional development for teachers.
A cost-reduced bachelor's and master's degree opportunity through American Intercontinental University is currently under review. The district plans to finalize the agreement by the end of the year.